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The fiber-rich and calorie-dense kernels of bamboo rice are also found in parts of Karnataka, locally known as ‘Mulayiri’. Further south, in Kerala, the harvesting of bamboo rice is a major source of income for the tribal communities living in the interiors of the Wayanad Sanctuary.

This awesome idea could solve the capital's air quality woes while helping the poor battle the summer heat. Find out how!

From identifying edible herbs and bee-keeping to transplanting paddy, this remarkable initiative is "bridging the field-to-plate gap" for city-based youngsters!

And it also the reduces the methane footprint of paddy farming, thus helping in tackling global warming!

Dadaji’s family appealed to raise Rs 2 lakh through a crowdfunding campaign 25 days ago. And while the family was able to raise Rs 1.2 lakh, it was only after the media picked up the story that the amount crossed a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh.

Nammalvar was the one who urged Thilak to get into the science of rice cultivation rather than just read about it.

For years this octogenarian has been toiling for the sake of organic farming.

The Mangaluru students were excited at the prospect of eating the crops they grew.

Previously stationed in Alappuzha, Girija was faced with the monumental task of reviving a near-extinct stream, issued by court order. A task which had not been completed, for the last four years.

With the help of the GREEN Foundation and Mindtree,these women farmers launched Janadhanya - a website to sell seeds online.